Man shot driving in East Oakland
The victim's vehicle was hit several times by bullets but the man was wounded only once, authorities said.
OAKLAND — A 32-year-old man was shot Friday morning while driving in East Oakland, authorities said.
ShotSpotter alerts recorded more than 30 rounds being fired, but the man sustained only a single gunshot wound to the leg and was in stable condition at a hospital, authorities said.
The man, an Oakland resident, was shot just before 6 a.m. while he was driving in the 2200 block of 48th Avenue, a mainly residential area.
Evidence found at the scene, including multiple shell casings, indicated at least two shooters were involved, authorities said.
The victim’s vehicle was hit several times by bullets but the man was wounded only once.
There were no immediate reports of any other vehicles or homes being hit.
Investigators believe the man was the intended target of the shooters but a motive has not been determined. No arrests were announced.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrests of the shooters, Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.